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Published on February 18, 2022 - 01:39 GMT

SNAP-Ed NY: A World Full of Flavors for National Nutrition Month March 1, 2022 | 1:42 PM EST Learn more about SNAP-Ed NY: A World ...

SNAP-Ed NY: Celebrate a “World of Flavors” during National Nutrition Month By Wendy Beckman, MS, RD National Nutrition Month puts a focus on healthful eating. What does healthful eating look like to you? Personalizing your plate to include foods from …

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Published on February 15, 2022 - 21:43 GMT

Governor Hochul Announces $230 Million in Additional Food Assista... February 10, 2022 | Albany, NY Governor Kathy Hochul today ...

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that all New Yorkers enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for February. All households participating in SNAP —including those …

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Published on February 15, 2022 - 21:43 GMT

Governor Establishes Office of the Chief Disability Officer February 14, 2022 | Albany, NY Governor Kathy Hochul today announced ...

In 1983, the State Office of the Advocate for the Disabled was established through Executive Order 26. The primary task of the office was to advocate on behalf of persons with disabilities and implement laws that prevent discrimination against the …

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Published on February 3, 2022 - 18:34 GMT

Governor Ushers New Era of Support for Older Adults February 3, 2022 | 10:00 AM EST Learn more about Governor Hochul’s Budget and ...

Governor Kathy Hochul’s Executive State Budget includes unprecedented supports for New York’s 4.3 million older adults and their families, establishing a new era of opportunity for people as they age. In the Executive Budget and State of the State message …

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Published on February 3, 2022 - 08:59 GMT

NYSOFA Testifies on Executive State Budget February 2, 2022 | 9:47 AM EST Learn more about NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen Testifies at ...

Today, New York State Office for the Aging Director Greg Olsen testified at a Joint Legislative Hearing on the Executive State Budget, discussing the important work being done by NYSOFA and the aging network to support older adults as well as initiatives …

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Published on January 25, 2022 - 12:07 GMT

NYSOFA Offers Cold Weather Tips, Resources January 14, 2022 | 7:05 AM EST Learn more about State Office for Aging Offers Cold ...

With recent sub-zero temperatures – and many more weeks of cold weather still to come – New York State Office for the Aging Director (NYSOFA) Greg Olsen reminds older adults, their caregivers and neighbors to take extra safety precautions and check in on …

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Published on January 25, 2022 - 12:07 GMT

SNAP-ed NY: Tips for A Healthier Heart February 1, 2022 | 8:00 AM EST Learn more about SNAP-ed NY: Tips for A Healthier Heart

SNAP-Ed NY: February is Heart Health Month By Wendy Beckman, MS, RD Your heart, which is a muscle about the size of your fist, pumps 2,000 GALLONS of blood through your body every day, delivering oxygen to your cells. According to the Centers for Disease …

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Published on January 13, 2022 - 12:53 GMT

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January 7, 2022 1:00-2:00 p.m. Ask the Experts: Nutrition Edition The New Year is a time to think about incorporating more healthy habits into your routine. Check in with NYSOFA's Registered Dietitian Wendy Beckman, and the SNAP Ed Educators from the …

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Published on January 12, 2022 - 20:08 GMT

Governor Hochul Delivers 2022 State of the State January 5, 2022 Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her 2022 State of the State ...

Governor Kathy Hochul today delivered her 2022 State of the State Address outlining her plan for A New Era for New York. In the address, Governor Hochul outlined nine key components of her agenda: rebuilding our healthcare economy, protecting public safety …

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Published on January 12, 2022 - 20:08 GMT

Winter Assistance Virtual Workshops in January January 11, 2022 | 1:57 PM EST Learn more about Winter Assistance Virtual Workshops ...

Virtual workshops on 1/19, 1/20, 1/25, 1/26 and 1/27 Aging services providers and stakeholders are invited to a series of virtual workshops in January on resources to help consumers this winter season. Forecasts indicate energy prices will be higher this …

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Published on January 12, 2022 - 20:08 GMT

NYSOFA, AgingNY, Pets Together Address Social Isolation January 12, 2022 | 6:30 AM EST Learn more about NYSOFA, AgingNY and Pets ...

In a continuing effort to combat social isolation, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and Association on Aging in New York (AgingNY) have partnered with Pets Together, a national non-profit organization, to connect older New Yorkers with the …

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Published on December 31, 2021 - 08:24 GMT

SNAP-Ed NY: Set Goals for Your New Year December 31, 2021 | 11:48 AM EST Learn more about SNAP-Ed NY: Set Goals for Your New Year

SNAP-Ed NY: Set Attainable Goals for Your New Year By Wendy Beckman, MS, RD, CDN Goals and a resolution are similar. Resolutions are statements of intention, and goals are commitments that require action. Resolutions focus on the destination. Goals …

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Published on December 23, 2021 - 20:03 GMT

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Seeks Your Feedback December 20, 2021 | 4:55 PM EST Learn more about Senior Farmers’ ...

Please complete a new survey today about your participation in the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) – even if you didn’t visit a farmers’ market in 2021. The results of this survey will be used to make improvements to SFMNP, which provides …

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Published on December 23, 2021 - 20:03 GMT

Governor Hochul Announces Additional SNAP Food Assistance in Dec. December 21, 2021 | Albany, NY Governor Kathy Hochul today ...

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that all New Yorkers enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for December. All households participating in SNAP—including those already …

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Published on December 20, 2021 - 19:00 GMT

Governor Announces Action to Address Winter COVID Surge December 10, 2021 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced masks will be ...

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced masks will be required to be worn in all indoor public places unless businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement. This a major action to address the winter surge comes as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations …

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Published on December 20, 2021 - 19:00 GMT

Governor Hochul: Toy, Coat and School Supply Drive Begins "Now more than ever, it's important for New Yorkers to look out for one ...

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York's annual statewide holiday donation drive to benefit families in need across New York will begin on Dec. 9. Donations of new unwrapped toys, coats and school supplies are being sought to assist community- …

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Published on December 20, 2021 - 19:00 GMT

Governor Hochul Announces Sites for First Day Hikes on New Year DECEMBER 13, 2021 | Albany, NY Governor Kathy Hochul today ...

Governor Kathy Hochul today encouraged New Yorkers to spend time in the outdoors this holiday season and celebrate the New Year at state parks, historic sites, wildlife areas, trails, and public lands across the Empire State on January 1, 2022. The variety …

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Published on December 20, 2021 - 19:00 GMT

NYSOFA and Office for Veterans' Services Partner with GetSetUp December 20, 2021 | 9:33 AM EST Learn more about New York State ...

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and New York State Division of Veterans’ Services have partnered with GetSetUp — a peer-to-peer online learning community for older adults aged 50 and over — to offer a new series of classes in January and …

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Published on December 8, 2021 - 18:56 GMT

New Funds for Mental Health, Substance Use Help to Older Adults Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the selection of six mental ...

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the selection of six mental health providers to receive up to $9 million over five years to support community programs that identify and assist adults age 55 or older whose independence or survival in the community is …

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Published on November 25, 2021 - 14:36 GMT

SNAP-Ed NY: Five Tips for Healthier Holidays December 1, 2021 | 6:18 AM EST Learn more about SNAP-Ed NY: Five Tips for Healthier ...

SNAP-Ed NY: Five Tips for Healthier Holidays Have a plan to avoid the pitfalls of holiday eating by Wendy Beckman, MS, RD, CD According to this study conducted in 2014, adults in Western societies gain an average of one pound between mid-November and mid- …

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